Kenya Safari Adventure

Eight days from Nairobi to the elephant herds of Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro, then by light aircraft to a Maasai Mara conservancy for four nights of game drives, guided walks and, in season, the Great Migration. Tailored to you.

Every journey is customizable. Use our featured journeys as inspiration. We'll tailor the dates, hotels, activities, pace and budget around you.

Highlights

• Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro

  Early game drives in Amboseli, when Africa's highest mountain is most often clear of cloud.

• Four nights in a Mara conservancy

  Fewer vehicles, expert guides, and the chance to walk and drive after dark.

• The Great Migration in season

  From about July to October, the herds are typically in the Mara, with dramatic river crossings possible.

• Maasai hosts and guides

  Meet community members and guides whose land and knowledge make the conservancies work.

• Flying over the Rift Valley

  Scheduled light-aircraft flights save hours on the road and offer remarkable views.

Suggested day-by-day

A starting point, not a fixed schedule — we adjust every day to suit you.

1. 1
   Day 1Arrive in NairobiNairobi, Kenya+

   Your driver meets you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and takes you to a garden hotel in the leafy suburb of Karen, close to Wilson Airport. If you land early, visit the Giraffe Centre in the afternoon; otherwise, rest after the long flight.

   • Private airport transfer
   • Optional afternoon visit to the Giraffe Centre
   • Safari briefing with your guide

   Boutique garden hotel in Karen or Langata, or similar · NairobiDinner
2. 2
   Day 2To AmboseliAmboseli National Park+

   Drive southeast with your driver-guide, usually four to five hours, to Amboseli. Arrive for lunch at camp, then set out on your first afternoon game drive among the elephant families that graze the swamps and plains.

   • Road transfer with your driver-guide
   • Lunch at camp
   • Afternoon game drive

   Upscale tented camp in or near the park, or similar · AmboseliBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3. 3
   Day 3Elephants beneath KilimanjaroAmboseli National Park+

   Head out early, when Kilimanjaro is most often visible, to watch elephants cross the plains toward the swamps. Climb Observation Hill for a view over the marshes, and in the afternoon visit a Maasai community on a visit arranged with, and paid to, the community.

   • Early-morning game drive
   • Observation Hill viewpoint
   • Community visit with Maasai hosts
   • Sundowners

   Upscale tented camp in or near the park, or similar · AmboseliBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4. 4
   Day 4Fly to the Maasai MaraMaasai Mara+

   Fly by scheduled light aircraft to the Maasai Mara, sometimes routing via Nairobi's Wilson Airport. Your guide meets you at the airstrip and you game drive to your camp in a private conservancy bordering the national reserve.

   • Light-aircraft flight to the Mara
   • Game drive from the airstrip to camp
   • Afternoon game drive

   Upscale tented camp in a private conservancy, or similar · Maasai Mara conservancyBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5. 5–7
   Days 5–7Maasai Mara game drivesMaasai Mara+

   Three full days in one of Africa's great wildlife areas. The conservancy offers quiet sightings, guided walks and night drives, while the national reserve is where Mara River crossings typically happen from about July to October. Your guide plans each day around the season, the animals and your interests.

   • Game drives in the conservancy and the national reserve
   • Guided walk with a Maasai guide
   • Night drive (conservancy rules permitting)
   • Optional dawn balloon flight (extra cost)

   Upscale tented camp in a private conservancy, or similar · Maasai Mara conservancyBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6. 8
   Day 8Back to Nairobi and departMaasai Mara and Nairobi+

   After a last morning drive, fly back to Wilson Airport. Freshen up in a day room, visit a craft market or the Giraffe Centre if time allows, and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your evening flight.

   • Final morning game drive
   • Light-aircraft flight to Nairobi
   • Day room and optional visit
   • Transfer to the international airport

   Breakfast, Lunch

Make it yours

A few of the ways travelers tailor this journey:

• Balloon over the Mara

  Drift over the plains at sunrise, followed by a champagne bush breakfast.

• Add the Rift Valley lakes

  Spend a night at Lake Naivasha for a boat trip among hippos and a walk on a nearby island sanctuary.

• Go north to Laikipia or Samburu

  Add rhino tracking and northern species such as Grevy's zebra and reticulated giraffe.

• Finish on the beach

  Fly to the Kenyan coast or across to Zanzibar for a few days of sun and sea.

• Private vehicle in the Mara

  Book an exclusive vehicle and guide so photographers and families can linger at sightings (extra cost).

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